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Stephen Skura, MBA

I am a marketer of robotics and consumer products. I have over 20 years of experience at both startups and Fortune 100 companies, where I have led, developed, and grown various businesses in different industries, such as SaaS, CPG, Robotics, e-commerce, digital media, and retail.

Business

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Business Coaching Lessons from 25' and 26'

Jul 10, 2026

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4 min read

Business Coaching Lessons from 25' and 26'

What I learned coaching 112 leaders last year and more than 70 SMB business owners thus far in 2026.

Stephen Skura, MBA
Stephen Skura, MBA

Business

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From Old Home Brew to Rocket Fuel

Oct 7, 2025

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9 min read

From Old Home Brew to Rocket Fuel

The rapid expansion of the retail specialty coffee business.

Stephen Skura, MBA
Stephen Skura, MBA

Global Business

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Doing Business in China

Sep 29, 2025

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18 min read

Doing Business in China

Reflecting on my 2-week MBA residency in Beijing and Shanghai.

Stephen Skura, MBA
Stephen Skura, MBA

Mindset

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The 4 Factors that Affect Job Happiness

Sep 19, 2025

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6 min read

The 4 Factors that Affect Job Happiness

Building your personal value proposition and planning for career longevity.

Stephen Skura, MBA
Stephen Skura, MBA

Sales

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Gaining a Winning Mindset in Business

Sep 10, 2025

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7 min read

Gaining a Winning Mindset in Business

How to pave a path to victory, and not destruction.

Stephen Skura, MBA
Stephen Skura, MBA

Publishing Industry

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River Cinemas Grand Forks Comic Con 2025

Aug 16, 2025

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7 min read

River Cinemas Grand Forks Comic Con 2025

This past week at the Alerus Center

Stephen Skura, MBA
Stephen Skura, MBA

Nonprofits

Giving the Gift of Mobility

Aug 6, 2025

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3 min read

Giving the Gift of Mobility

Free Wheelchair Mission launches the new GEN 4 JOY wheelchair.

Stephen Skura, MBA
Stephen Skura, MBA

Product Spotlight

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Fixing a Linear System

Jul 24, 2025

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4 min read

Fixing a Linear System

The startup on a mission to expand the circular economy.

Stephen Skura, MBA
Stephen Skura, MBA

Mindset

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5 Hard Realities of Working in Today's Economy

Jul 16, 2025

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7 min read

5 Hard Realities of Working in Today's Economy

Tips for career planning and navigating the current economy.

Stephen Skura, MBA
Stephen Skura, MBA

Mindset

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3 Ways I deliver value as a mentor

Jul 13, 2025

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6 min read

3 Ways I deliver value as a mentor

3 Important things I focus on when providing value to CEOs, Small business owners, leaders & young professionals, and startup founders.

Stephen Skura, MBA
Stephen Skura, MBA

Product Spotlight

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50 Local Small Businesses in One Shop!

Jul 2, 2025

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4 min read

50 Local Small Businesses in One Shop!

MidTown Marketplace located in the Grand Cities Mall in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Stephen Skura, MBA
Stephen Skura, MBA

Mindset

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10 Ways to make yourself fireproof at your job!

Jul 1, 2025

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6 min read

10 Ways to make yourself fireproof at your job!

Tips for surviving in a dynamically changing economy.

Stephen Skura, MBA
Stephen Skura, MBA

Mindset

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5 Ways to be a more effective manager

Jun 27, 2025

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7 min read

5 Ways to be a more effective manager

Driving towards success is more than "hiring the right people".

Stephen Skura, MBA
Stephen Skura, MBA

Sales

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3 Financial Advisor Tips for Generating Leads with LinkedIn

Jun 16, 2025

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5 min read

3 Financial Advisor Tips for Generating Leads with LinkedIn

Stephen Skura, MBA
Stephen Skura, MBA

Robotics & AI

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How Robotics and AI can be a Net Positive for Humanity

Nov 2, 2024

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6 min read

How Robotics and AI can be a Net Positive for Humanity

3 Rules of thumb for rating their contribution to humanity

Stephen Skura, MBA
Stephen Skura, MBA

Career Coaching

3 Tips to Win Salary Negotiations

Oct 26, 2024

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6 min read

3 Tips to Win Salary Negotiations

Whether its getting hired for a new role or negotiating a raise.

Stephen Skura, MBA
Stephen Skura, MBA

Mindset

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Is a 4 year college degree still worth it?

Oct 12, 2024

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3 min read

Is a 4 year college degree still worth it?

Education advice for deciding on your career path.

Stephen Skura, MBA
Stephen Skura, MBA

Mindset

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5 Tips to Dominate Your Interview Preparation

Oct 5, 2024

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5 min read

5 Tips to Dominate Your Interview Preparation

The 5 areas I recommend focusing on for a successful interview

Stephen Skura, MBA
Stephen Skura, MBA

Mindset

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5 Strategies to Improve Your Job Search

Oct 3, 2024

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8 min read

5 Strategies to Improve Your Job Search

Key advice to gain more traction in your job search

Stephen Skura, MBA
Stephen Skura, MBA

Career Coaching

7 Ways to Level Up Your Resume

Sep 28, 2024

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6 min read

7 Ways to Level Up Your Resume

Tips that will make your resume get noticed in a pile of applications

Stephen Skura, MBA
Stephen Skura, MBA

Newsletter

Experience gains plus the right mindset equals victory

Sep 21, 2024

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7 min read

Experience gains plus the right mindset equals victory

Should you make a career pivot, recognizing small victories, and 5 tips for your sales career.

Stephen Skura, MBA
Stephen Skura, MBA

Product Spotlight

The big boom of boba tea in the US

Sep 21, 2024

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8 min read

The big boom of boba tea in the US

What you may want to know about bubble tea and the boba craze!

Stephen Skura, MBA
Stephen Skura, MBA

Sales

5 Tips for Accelerating at Your New Sales Role!

Sep 14, 2024

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4 min read

5 Tips for Accelerating at Your New Sales Role!

Here are some strategies and tactics on how to develop into an A player at sales.

Stephen Skura, MBA
Stephen Skura, MBA

Marketing & Sales

The Most Important B2B Marketing Skills

Sep 7, 2024

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4 min read

The Most Important B2B Marketing Skills

The top B2B marketing skills to master to prepare you for the future.

Stephen Skura, MBA
Stephen Skura, MBA

Career Coaching

Career Advice for Gen Z

Sep 5, 2024

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7 min read

Career Advice for Gen Z

5 Tips for Accelerating Your Career

Stephen Skura, MBA
Stephen Skura, MBA
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